Unknown; possibly a modern elaboration of Taya or Taylor
Tayona is a modern American name with no singular established etymology. It is likely a creative blend of the name Taya or Taylor with the popular 'ona' suffix, or potentially a variation of the Shona name Tayana meaning 'we are equal'.
Less common today
Tayona isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,333 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
